Chanel Champion September- October 1965EDITORIAL.

With Final Exmainations coming up for Senior students there is a tendency for some who are very conscientious to be over ccncer ned about their plans for revision. There is no need to suggest to many students that they need to be sensible in allotting time for study and time for recreation. Many of these need no encouragement to cause them to take ample time for recreation - they, with little encouragement, recreate in study time as well as in their specific recreation periods. Sufficient can never be said by teachers and parents in urging these students, of whom Chanel has an ample share, to exercise stricter control over the tendency to leave much needed study to more opportune moments - moments which never seem to arrive.

However, in emphasising this need for re-appraisal of the situation by many students, particularly if done on a group or class basis, there is a grave danger that conscientious, hard-working students will suffer from over scrupulosity in judging the extent in which they have fulfilled their obligations to their parents, their school and themselves .. This can be just as damaging to their final success as the opposite attitude is likely to be. For this reason there appears to be a need to reassure these students and perhaps prevent possible failure and disappointment through misunder standing. A certain amount of this can be done in private talks between students and teachers but in many cases parents, and some teachers, are so ambitious in desiring the success of the particular students that they lose sight of some important principles.

An active and healthy body is the co-partner of an active and healthy mind. A co-ordination of the activities of mind and body is most essential; therefore, active participation in sport is perhaps more important at this time of the year than at any other. You may need to reduce the time spent in sport in order to do more study but if you do this you must be more active in the time you spend if you are to continue to gain the benefits of your activities.

Relaxation is also very necessary so do not completely give up your TV viewing but rather choose your programmes more wisely and you will find more time for study while benefiting from your relaxation. With the approach of the hot weather you might also find it more expedient to study from 5-7 a. m. rather than from 10-12 p. m. when you are feeling tired. A final tip when doing private study for periods of more than two hours, given me by a University student, is to take a five minute break every hour and do something different from reading or writing, not something too active or exciting or you will destroy the calmness required to study well. Make a drink, take a short walk in the fresh air, or just relax and do nothing.

These or any other aids which you TIlay have of your own will, I hope, assist you in achieving the purpose of your study.

Finally I urge you not to disregard the assistance of Christ and his Blessed Mother. You can only achieve a certain amount by your own efforts; with the help of God you can achieve anything with faith and perseverance of your own to assist him. A short time spent in the Chapel at daily Mass may do more than the same time spent in study.

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Progressive Newspaper Boy: ''Read all about it; 18 people swindled in broad daylight. Read all about it. "

Irate Customer: "Look sonny, there's no news of any swindle in this paper. I'll have you fired. "

(Five minutes later) News Boy: "19 people swindled. Read all about it!"

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sir:

May

I be permitted to use your columns to thank all those who helped make the Boarder's Cabaret such a success, The pr ie ets first of all deserve our gratitude, especially F'r s. Kelly, Cox and Stick for their earnest co-operation even in spite of their busy lives. The decorating committee under the direction of Mick Sheedy must be congratulated for the hours of hard work put in after school each night for about a month. The catering group under Mr s Birch are to be commended on the supper, Lastly, but not leastly, the four waiters, and the chaperones must be thanked for sacrificing this Saturday night. To all who helped in any way please accept my sincere thanks.

Tim Mulvany,

Sir:

It is with regret that I write this letter but it seems necessary to point out that apparently it is not the done thing in some circles to work for the welfare of one's college, On the recent working bee certain members of our community grew tired very quickly; so much so that they took the afternoon off. Yet the juniors who volunteered managed to work all the day. It is not this that makes one feel sick, it is the comments such as "the organiser didn It do much work". I would like to see those persons conceive and develop such an idea, present it to the Rector, speak at Assembly and then stay up after midnight for three nights in a row allotting various boys to jobs. These "gutless wonders" are always willing to criticise and follow but seldom give the lead. Congratulations, Bill, the college appreciates your work (at least most do) and who cares about the minority.

"Unwhitened Sepulchre IT.

Sir:

I wish to make a proposal to the Editorial Staff of the "Champion" and to all adult readers also. With the pressure of oncoming exams growing there seems to be less and less time to go job hunting for the Christmas holiday period. It would be useful if between now and the end of term the "Champion" ran an Employment section. Here adults could advertise jobs and specify just what type of boy is needed and so prevent the risk of employing an irresponsible type. The employment need not be limited to Geelong boys, but our Melbourne readers could also advertise. Even such jobs as fruit picking could be sought. Finally boys who know where vacancies exist could inform the Editor and so contribute to a happier and wealthier Christmas holiday.

Tim Mulvaney.

(This appears to be a very sound suggestion, Anyone wishing to help us begin such a scheme please send details to the Editor. Many thanks to you, Tim, for the suggestion.)

Sir:

I congratulate you on your success so far with the "Champion" but there is one point that I want to make known to you (that is if you do not already know). In every edition of your newspaper I have received so far, I have found that after reading it three or four times the back pages seem to fall off'. I realize that it is hard to fix this especially when you staple them together, but couldn't you try to fix this up somehow?

IIWenchow" .

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Sir:

I wish to find out, mainly for intere st.' s sake, the opinions of fellow students on the following idea. Early in the year we missed out on our Novena to St Peter Chanel because of the 'flu epidemic, As the exams draw closer there is an increase in prayer for success. Would it be possible or agreeable to hold a voluntary Novena before our examinations invoking the aid of our Patron. Perhaps if enough are interested the faculty might consider it.

H,E.L.P.

(It may be too late to consider opinions on this subject in the next issue, but please write down your opinion and post it in the Mail-box at schooL If there are sufficient boys

interested we may be able to organize a Novena,

Sir:

Editor, )

Now that plans for the Formal will soon be under way, I would like to make one humble suggestion. However, before I confront those concerned, I would like to know your opinion.

It concerns the presence cf parents at the FormaL I realise that it is a good custom, and promotes a healthy attitude between us and our parents over social life.

However, the numbers are becoming larger, so rather than eliminate the boys, eliminate them - except those parents who take part in the presentation.

This does not rub out the parents altogether. They could take their son and his partner to dinner, or entertain various couples with a dinner party and perhaps watch the presentation.

It would surely improve conditions, it would make more room, now that they have their own Ball.

Formal Lover,

Sir;

Reading Mr Roger Napthine's letter in the last month's issue, makes me feel like a two-year old confronted with a giant size jig-saw puzzle. I can't make out the aim of his writing. He congratulated Shane Clark for the article on the barber and exhorted him to produce more paradoxes, Yet at the time quoting Aristotle and Bertrand Russell (the man whose greatness as a philosopher has long ceased to have place in any progressive man's mind), He appeared to be having a hit at Shane. Was he being paradoxical? Or was he in his all too-well-known mood of absent mindedness when he wrote the letter? In either case, I sincerely wish to be enlightened.

The Doubter.

Sir:

Mr B. Fair in his article "Table Tension" was being very unfair to Mr Critic, He accused Critic of selfishness because the latter asked the College for £ 9 to finance those boys interested in playing Ping-Pong for the College. If there's any truth in what he claimed the sum could do for the school in other fields of sports he was indeed quite justified to criticize or charge. However, I, for one, doubt very much that £9 can cover all the costs incurred in all athletics - indoor basketball and footbalL May I point out to him that a footy is worth more than 3 quid and it costs about five bob to run the Commer 10 miles. If he'll be kind enough to add up the number of miles the bus and other cars ran during the footy season, then he may see a bit of day light and £ 9 is perhaps not such a great sum after alL

The Doubter.

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Sir:

It is very impressive to see the students flock to mid-day Mass, but this only happens during exams when many think that they will pass their exams by going to Mass for a week before, during, and a week after the exams. Probably they think that they can bargain their way through the exams but many seem to forget that the Chapel is not a market place nor is it a substitute for the study room.

Some pupils go to Mass practically every day, but this is a very limited number. Those who go to Mass usually take little or no interest in the procedure of the Mass, so they interest themselves by talking or reading a book. A junior class was recently kept back after Mass for talking and fooling. The priest told them that they should have more respect for the Chapel, but after they were released many boasted about being caught.

Although the Chapel is open during both play and lunch time only about two or three ever make a visit. The staff encourage the students in a very small way. There have been weeks during which only a number below one hundred attend Mass per day.

F. Feher.

(Do other students believe that this attitude is also prevalent in other facets of school life. If so who do you think this is the case? Are we ably to remedy the situation? If so, how? Your opinions, please.)

Sir:

I agree that the idea of an oratory competition is full of merit and that it also helps people to overcome shyness in front of an audience. However, is it held at the right time of the year?

Under the present system it is beautifully sandwiched between the October trials and the end of the year examinations. Now to most people this part of the year is reasonably well occupied with study and other unimportant things which they hope will help them to pass. If perchance you are fortunate enough to graduate to the final then your time is conveniently taken up learning poems, pieces of prose, or other things which are sure to be very helpful in the exams.

People do not bother to try hard in the competition unless they are especially interested in it for fear that they will not pass. One thing or the other has to suffer at this time.

Now if this competition was held in the first or second term, which are ones of boring endurance, then it would provide a break to the monotony of class and there might be more interest in it.

I am sure that this reasoning will appeal to the majority of clear thinking intellectuals in the school and perhaps in the dim and distant future something concrete may result from it.

"Rejected" .

(Do any other students have similar opinions or are you in favour of the present system? Ed. )

Sir:

In the last issue of the "Champion" there was an article concerning Soccer being played at Chane I, I agree with the person who wrote it - there should be more choice of available sports to be played at Chane I.

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"Cr itlc to Chanel Sports Staff".

FAMILY PICNIC

"Ever-ything comes to those who wait 000 II and so did the Family Picnic come to those parents who waited and waited and waited, The Sunday for the Family Picnic had been scheduled for the weekend after Easter I but owing to a virus influenza which forcefully attacked the school in first term, the picnic was put off until this term,

Third term arrived (the same time it does every year) with prospects of being able to have a picnic. The 19th September began in the morning, . . After Mass we went out of the church into the glorious sunlight. Parents began to arrive in cars and soon the Chane l population was progressing northwards,

The trip up to Blackwood was most enjoyable except for those who often contract car-sickness, Many people and their cars had soon assembled on the Blackwood Sports Ground, hemmed in on all sides by steep tree-lined hills. A small stream, running around the perimeter of the Sports Ground, was a source of constant fascination and beauty to the eye of the beholder,

After eating quite substantial barbecue lunches, people began to mix with other families as is the basic idea of a Family Picnic.

The day finished off very well and although our ardent gold prospectors did not make any great discoveries in the gold-laden creek, most people considered the day at Blackwood the most enjoyable of all the Family Picnic days,

- SIGNWRITERS .

C. N apthine, G. Noonan.

WORKING BEE * * *

On the instigation of a number of Senior boys a Working Bee was organized to attempt a number of jobs around the school which were felt to be out of the line of duty of any employed labour and which needed some attention if we were to keep up the appearance of our surroundings 0

An Examination Correction Day was arranged on Monday 23rd August, and the Junior school was given a holiday while the Seniors were asked to bring their work clothes to school, A number of jobs were attempted and completed, among these were the cleaning of the upstairs windows, cleaning out the shower-change room, cleaning the laboratory, mowing the lawns, weeding the basketball courts, painting the study-recreation room and bathroom roofs .at "Br-ae mar ", preparation for lawns at "Futuna" and a number of other important jobs around the school,

This Working Bee was organized entirely by the boys and our congratulations are extended to those who gave their time to this task, and in particular to Bill Davey, for his efforts as chief organizer,

This effort proves that many of us have a genuine interest in the school and with further opportunities to express this, we may be able to continue this valuable work which should foster a greater interest in our school and its surroundings so that we may be able to make it a school of which we can be proud. (Continued on next page)

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Working Bee (Continued)

Special thanks to the staff for their co-operation and also the Junior Boarders who willingly assisted during the morning.

The venture was a great success and it is hoped it will inspire future efforts in this work.

"Grateful"

MEMORIES IMMORTAL * * *

Ohl To be at the seaside On a lonely and desolate beach

Where the crabs scurry In their evening hurry

From the waves, to get out of reach.

If I could but go back there Where the jackass laughs in the morning

I'd lie and ponder - My mind would wander

Under my canvas awning.

To the beach - to the beach I would hasten Where sandcastles tower with glee From morning till night

Till they've washed out of sight Defying the wind and the sea.

Or cast out baited lines. They pull in their catch But get many a scratch

Till. at last the fish, beaten, resigns.

And now I am once again dreaming Thinking of times gone by But though I may yearn I can never return

For I'm going to my home in the sky.

Leon Arundell.

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LIGHT SNACK The colours that we see everywhere around us can shape our moods and affect our tastes. A bizar.re dinner party once proved this: when the guests were served under lights that made steak look grey, celery pink, peas black, and coffee yellow, most could not eat, and, though the food was superb, those who did try it became violently ill.

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SABAH A place of many creeds and colours,

Sabah is one of the thirteen States of the Malaysian Federation, Situated on the northern tip of the Borneo Island, it covers an area of 30,000 square miles; roughly the size of Ireland, Its population is about five times that of Geelong, made up of many races, each speaking her own dialect. This diversity of languages makes it necessary to have a 'lingua franca' which at the present is Malay - officially used and spoken by the majority of the citizens.

Among the native peoples, the Dusun-Kadazans are the most important for they form the majority group in the State, Scattered all over the West Coast, they are prosperous agricultural people 9 generally engaged in sedentary farming and producing much of the rice locally consumed, Customarily, they are just like other natives, being full of particulars and traditions. But, unlike others, their faith lies in the Catholic Church.

The Bajus are Muslims in religion, They consist of many tribes, most of them live off the rivers. They are decendants of notorious pirates who terrorised the waters in the last century, Their energy is now chiefly confined to fishing, cattle rearing and farming,

The Muruts inhabit the mountainous and almost inaccessible country near the Indonesian- Sarawak borders, They are the last to abandon the practice of head-hunting. Still very uncivilized, they have not yet been able to adopt a system of settled living, They shift from place to place over the jungle, living on whatever food they can gather and on game (mainly wild boar) that they manage to kill with such weapons as spears, blow pipes and poisonous darts. Their primitive habits are, perhaps, unparalleled even by those of the Australian Aborigines.

The Chinese community is the largest non-indigenous race. The Chinese people are mostly engaged in agriculture and commerce. Many are shopkeepers, some are owners of rubber, coconut and other cash crops estates, and a few are flog heads! or immensely wealthy timber men. This last group, though extremely small, was and still is to a great extent, the 'big shot! class that has the lion's share in the running of the State IS

Europeans! numbers are relatively small, only about four thousand, Many of them hold high offices in the Government, while the rest control practically all the big enterprises and industries, Thus they are economically and politically rather powerful, Many differences exist among these races in many aspects, But, despite this, they all live

and work in harmony as a happy family, This is borne out by the calm manner in which they face the current political crises.

- Dato M, G.

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Place: Form V Greek and Roman History class, not long ago.

C. Norwood.

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Time: One drowsy, dull, sleepy afternoon. Scene: Thirty tired, droopy students. (Voices are heard in background)

Teacher: (Casually strolling to the window) "Are we having a visit from a girl IS school or

7 Bang! Crash! Where? !

something .. , . , ?" What?!

"At last, You're awake! " Curtain -

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SCIENCE EXHIBITION

Time was running out o •• the second term was drawing to a close. Inlessthanno time the exams were upon us and our rate of hard, sweaty (perspiring - for the English pedants) work was doubled .

. .. a summary from every entrant was necessary and one of these, written by two illustrious workers, was published in a past edition of the "Champion" .

. . . as with all great ventures, good advertising was necessary, and this was adequately provided for by ... Signwriters ...

Preparations were over. . .. it was upon us ....

The S c i e n c e E x h i bit ion was here!

The basement was commandeered to house the exhibits, which proved to be of high standard and which were further enhanced by charts and photographs from the Dept. of Supply, C. S. L R. 0., 1. C. 1. and NASA Jet Propulsion Labs.

It seems just that the valiant effort by Signwriters and Mark Mulvany should be acknowledged by at least a mention. They were responsible for making diagrammatic charts on space- exploration vehicles which bo 0 s te d the exhibition.

The theme was decided upon in an Executive meeting of the Science Club early in the second term.

The theme .. " Space Exploration and Spa c e

( .... like this)

Things began to get hectic as the Exhibition drew only a few days away, but due to the efforts of the "backroorn boys", it turned out a greater success than was expected.

Judging of the entries took place on the Thursday afternoon (day before Friday), with points being awarded as follows:

Originality ..

Presentation.

creative ability ... scientific thought

thorougbne ss skill .............. clarity. '" dramatic value .

30 points 30 points

10 points 10 points 10 points 10 points.

The judging was done by Father Cox, Father O'Neill and Chris Bigum.

The night ...

As daylight waned and the city's smog swallowed the sinking sun ... hem ... night fell ...

Parents and visitors began to arrive in twos and threes and cars and soon the basement was packed with great multitudes of exhibition-looker-atters.

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Science Exhibition (Continued)

We were very pleased with the attendance and enthusiasm, but were slightly disappointed with the fact that many parents did not look into any projects deeply. These boys put a lot of work into their projects and we assure you you would have found them quite interesting. However, the attendance was encouraging, and we might hope that this other slight flaw will be remedied in future years.

We would here like to commend all the boys who strove so hard to make the night a success, and we would like to extend our thanks to the Industries of Geelong for their generous contributions to prizes.

The night reached a climax in a first-class pyroclastics (dictionaries out ... sky rocket) display ... and all the rubbish and debris was left to be cleaned up by that overworked priest, Father O'NeilL ... many thanks to him and all ....

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liVERY LATE THOUGHTS!!

Ten 0 'clock and all is welL Like hell it is.

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Still I have not written, but what, what will I write upon. How will I face tomorrow?

I think and nothing comes - I write yet cannot continue - Oh, such a dilemma!

But I must do it now. For tomorrow who knows - who cares - But I care.

Confounded class! What topics interest you? What is it you wish to hear?

How drunk you look, poached by the hot sun. The heat has gone to your head. It's got me, too.

Is it you who speaks next? Then friend, I pity thee. One thought and one thought alone bugs me now,

What would you do if you were me and time was running out? Time - precious time - time, that will not wait - what can save me now, now that time is running out?

Right you are to think I am a nut. So do I end - while you stare, stare so sick and unenlightened like poached eggs out in the hot, hot, midday sun.

DEDICATED TO FATHER DEAN * * *

As I walked the last few feet to the chair I think of how I scraped and worked to save this hair.

I think of how I groomed and combed it. But when Father Dean saw he nearly had a fit.

Perhaps one day when I am free I will, I'm sure, go on a hair growing spree.

While I'm here perhaps I'll get bolder Then let my hair grow to my shoulder.

PI'! strike again.

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Winner of the Lucky 10/ - Note in the last issue was B. Olney, Gr. 5. * * *

Chanel 's prize Old Boy David Brown recently visited the College and had his photo taken with First Eighteen Captain Terry Sanders and Vice-Captain Daryl Flannagan.

"Private Eye". * * *

Just in case you are still wondering how the "Champion" got its name, the Capital letters will explain: CHAnel Monthly PublicatION.

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Our deepest sympathy is extended to the friends and relatives, particularly Eddie, a student at Chanel , of Felix Koscela, a student of St Mary's College, who died recently.

May he rest in peace. * * *

We all wish for the speedy recovery of Mrs Miller who was injured in a car accident recently. We look forward to seeing her back at Chanel very soon.

Miss Kirby, a former teacher at Chanel, gave some valuable assistance during the first week of Mr s Miller I s absence.

Preparatory students are now under the careful guidance of Mrs Brookes.

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Recent visitors to Chanel were a group of young men who are members of the Moral Re- armament organization. We are very grateful to these men for their interest in us as future leaders in our communities and for the valuable information which they gave us. A very interesting film was also shown.

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The Chanel Debating Team recently received framed photographs as momentoes of their recent appearance on HSV7's "Parliament of Youth". The presentation was made by Mr Thom of the Victorian Legislative Council. A cheque for £25 was presented to Fr Maloney by Mr Redding of Channel 70

On reaching the Final Four the Chanel Team competed against Colac High School in the First Semi-final.

We are grateful to "The Herald" and HSV7 for giving these opportunities.

A more detailed report of this year's achievements will be published in the next edition of

the "Champion". * * *

Our congratulations are extended to St Joseph's College on their achievement in winning the Premiership for 1965 in the Geelong Under 18 A Grade Football Competition.

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Congratulations to Royce Dolley on winning the Best and Fairest Award for the Geelong First Division Under 15 Football Competition for 1965, and also to David Ludowyk on gaining

second position for the same award in the 3rd Division.

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Items Of Interest (Continued)

Recent annual elections in various school organizations selected the following office bearers:

Fathers' Club Executive: President: C. McColl.

Items Of Interest (Continued)

Noticed enjoying the limelight at the Gennazano (F, Co J, Convent, Kew) Ball during the holidays were Tim Mulvany and Philip Jones, Wonder what they'll be up to next.

"Marian & Eileen".

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Complaints have been made in the past that some copies of the "Champion" have contained blank or poorly printed pages. As we progress in efficiency it is hoped that these difficulties will be overcome. It is difficult for those responsible to eliminate all errors because like you! we also have duties to study and this work has to be done in spare time , and the rush caused by this forces us to overlook some errors. In the meantime we ask that those who receive faulty copies hand them in and we will replace them.

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* "Letters to the Edito r " are written to express opinions and to create interest and constructive

criticism. If you disagree with opinions expressed in the pages of the "Champion" it is your right to criticize them. Doutt leave it to someone else - we want your opinions. If we lack your support then we may lack the work of a genius and most of all we lack the "Champion" itself if we have nothing to print.

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* If you have something to sell or would like to make a purchase, why not advertise in the

"Champion"? It costs so little - 1/- for the first three lines and 6d for each additional line. Lt pays to advertise! *

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* Have you any suggestions for competitions? If so, write them down,

Suggestions so far received have been for a poetry competition and for a word building competition. We wish to thank those who submitted these. We are not always able to use these immediately but we will do out best to use them at some time.

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* Many interesting events around the school or in the lives of individuals go unnoticed by many

of us.

If something interesting happens to you or your friends tell us about it - you don't have to be on the "Champion" staff to be able to write for YOUR paper. Incidents which you regard as of little importance may be of interest to parents, so write them down and submit them for publication.

Parents, too, are urged to contribute articles, news, and suggestions which they believe to be of interest to students or to other parents.

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* Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Bob Swindells on the recent arrival of a daughter, Catherine

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Every Friday the Third Order meets and holds informal discussions on various religious topics. Are you spoon fed or do you take your faith for granted? We examine the reasoning behind our religion, Why not see how we work? Surely under Mary's banner we can't go wrong - not to mention Fr Stick's guidance. Meetings every Friday, 4 p. m , , the Matric Room.

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Vice-Presidents: F. Carew, F. Moore. Treasurer: K. Dooley.

Goodwin, R. Maskell, L. Murphy, W. Cleeland, J. McMahon.

Secretary: A. Bates. Committee: T. Brown, L.

Mothers' Club Executive: President: Mrs W. Cleeland. Secretary: Mrs Olney. Committee: Mesdames Boorer,

Mullen,

Social Committee: President: F. Carew.

Vice-Presidents: Mrs Verfurth, Mrs Webb. Treasurer: Mr s McColl.

Carey, Carew, Leishman, McMahon, McGlone, Merriman, Murphy, Moore.

Messrs. Ainsworth, Leishman, Cleeland, Goodwin, McMurrich, Murphy. Mesdames Leishman, Merriman, McColl, Webb, Murphy, Verfurth, Costa.

CHOCA Executive: President: Peter Slattery. Secretary: David Brown. Treasurer: Garth Smith.

We wish these office bearers every success in their terms of office.

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We wish to extend our thanks to Mrs Carey, Katheryn Schefferle, Georgina Allum, Ann Ludowyk, Yolanda Fehling, Judy Logan, Sharon Fawkes, Bernadette Fanning, and Kay Moore for their assistance in typing the articles for this edition.

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WHITEWASHED TV COMMERCIALS

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One burglar to another - "Can't go out tonight, Tom. Missus washed me skivvy in Persil. " *

~' ..... and there's no bleach odour with Vim. " ~f ••••• has the fresh, clean smell that belongs with a powerful bleach"

Confusing, isn't it?

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If Quick! Into the storm cellar. Our crazy neighbour's bought Handy Andy again! If

* Man building house on premises still occupied by original house to builder.

If How will we move it? If

If Don't worry. Ajax 'Il shift it" .....................?

Leon Arundell.

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FOR SALE One pair of spikes, Size 5, in good condition, selling for 25/-. If interested see Christopher Meakes, Form 3B.

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JAPAN

With this country becoming greater i.n importance each year and it being one of the centres for Marist Missionaries, we thought that some information on this country's religion should be made available.

The original religion of Japan is Shinto - the way of the Gods. Four other religions also have influenced the Japanese life and thought. They are Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Christianity.

Shintoism began in the early times when the people worshipped the spirits of nature. The Japanese also worshipped their ancestor-s. It became a State religion in the 1870's. Shinto worship was required in all Japanese schools until the end of World War II. It was abolished as a State religion at that time. In addition, Emperor Hirohito denied that he was divine or that the Japanese were of divine origin. About 78,000,000 Japanese follow Shintoism.

Many of these people also practice Buddhism. Japan has over 83,000 Shinto shrines and temples.

Buddhism came to Japan from China and Kor ea about AD500. There are about 65,000,000 Buddhists in Japan and it has some 75,000 temples and shrines.

Confucianism and Taoism also came to Japan from China. Neither became a strong organised religion, but Confucianism has had great influence on Japanese moral teachings.

Christianity, the next religion, was originally brought by the Spanish and Portugese missionaries in the early 1550's, St Fr-ancis Xavier having first visited Japan in 1550. The Japanese looked upon e.stabltshing Christianity as honourable, because it brought trade and new ideas. In 1582, only 32 years after the landing of Xavier, J 50, 000 converts had been made, and 13 years later, 137 Jesuits were looking after 300,000 converts.

Unfortunately for the Church, in 1637 the government became hostile and ordered all foreign influences to be wiped out; thus Chr-i stianity was forbidden and thousands of Christians were killed.

After the government restored religious freedom in 1873, several thousand Japanese were found to have remained faithful to Christian belief. Today, Japan has 800,000 Christians and more than 2,700 Christian churches.

So, as you see, there is a long way to go. The missionaries ask lor help in the most simple way. They want us all to remember them each day in our pr aye r s ,

EXAMINATIONS * * *

Are you nervous when it's time for exams? Well, I am because I think of the hard work ahead of me and by that I mean study. The exams themselves don't worry me. It's before and after that worries me,

After the exams is the worst part, because if you failed you are thinking about what will happen when your parents find out.

So why can't we do away with exams and take our marks from the term's work?

David Leishman.

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QUIZ CORNER

10 On February 14th, 1966 an important event will take place. What is that event?

2. Bangkok is the Capital of what country?

3. What does the A. C. T, U. and too the A. W. U. stand for?

4. The moon is which one of these? a. A planet? b. A satellite? c. An asteroid?

5. Who was Ginger Rogers! dancing partner in many of her films?

6. What are the names of the two astronauts in the recent Gemini 5 space probe.?

7. How many days did the two astronauts orbit around the earth?

8. Large reserves of the uranium are known to exist at three places in Australia. Name one of those places.

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James Deery.

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It was a beautiful clear blue sky that greeted me this morning.

This was a special day, something inside me told me so. I got up, washed, had breakfast and headed off to school. Down the 440 yards to the bus stop I strolled with plenty of time to spare. It was a peaceful day, yet still I sensed something, an unexplainable something.

I had my bus money (please do not confuse with buss money), my tie straight, my suit on to attend the afternoon film, my record book was signed, or was it? (So what, he has never picked the forgeries yet,) Yes, I've even got my cap on straight - and that's saying something. I hear leaders are getting tough; anyway it's always caps on before bus stop No. 15.

Being a Collingwood fan can be very tough at times.

I arrive at school, order my lunch, wander over to the notice board, and for the 1, 345th time, admire my name. Still up there, when others have been taken down. How it stands out. .. three dark red lines under tt. Oh, the joy of having the oldest unpaid bill in the school.

Suddenly, that familiar tap of the shoulder; it's not Fr. Dean, it's one of them saying, "Congr atulations I You have the honour of being first to do 12 push-ups to-day.!1 (Hands in pockets is a crime worthy of 12 push-ups here at Chanel.) "But I was just, ... !! "18 push- ups" says the voice rudely intruding .. before I can tell my honest lie. Well, it's worth a try. You can fool most of the leaders most of the time,

School starts, and the next three classes pass - in one ear and out the other.

Break, that 15 minutes of joy (or is it 10 minutes). Well, we're lucky; we don't have HIM! Time flies. The bell goes. Thus ends those last precious minutes when most boys finish their English homework.

We didn't have any ... did we ... UGH Fr. Ch .....

is my face red? Well you should see dear

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S C I ENe EeL U B R E P OR T

On 20th September, Mr L, Harris, First Assistant Director General of the Engineering Planning and Research Department of the Post Office, came down from Melbourne to speak to the boys of the science club, He gave a very interesting talk, entitled "The Telephone", to the boys of Forms four, five and six, and also to a few boys from lower forms.

Although it was a Science Club activity, it was not restricted to only the science club members, and as a result over one hundred beys attended, leaving the Lecture theatre full.

As an introduction, Mr Harris briefly explained the units of energy and the very small amounts of energy involved in transmission and reception. He explained that even these amounts are large compared to the small amount which the ear can hear.

rrhen he went into the history of the telephone from 1875, when Alexander Graham Bell experimented with the first successful telephone. Bell 's telephone lost 99 of the sound energy in its conversion to electrical energy, whereas out modern telephone loses very little,

He went into some detail in describing the telephones of Bell and David Hughes. He talked about their efforts.

Then he went into the modern telephone, describing it in some detaiL He commenced on the modern earphone and microphone. He brought along one of each, the microphone having clear plastic for viewing. This was handed around for all to examine.

He also brought along with him a modern telephone with the cover removed, so the workings of it could be explained. This he did in great detail, demonstrating everything from the small volume control to the various types of plastic used throughout. While doing this he held everyone's attention. He told us that this telephone was entirely made in Australia and that it was one of the most successful designs in the world.

At the end he answered many questions which proved interesting.

Then he answered the very interesting question on what the future held. He said he thought that world-wide direct dialling would be in soon.

We again wish to thank Mr Harris for giving up his valuable time. It is interesting to note that Mr Harris left an interstate meeting to be with us.

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"We'll be having our English examination today, boys." How could he do this to us? I haven't even revised yet. Oh, yes I have; but I am so nervous I can't remember a thing. Wait a minute. Now I remember. Clauses start with nouns. Nouns corne after the subject. Oh, great. Now I have corrected that life-long mistake that a verb comes straight after the subject.

A phrase starts with a pronoun. Words such as I, me, we, are prepositions. Passive voice is when the doer is in the subject. Oh boy, am I going to pass this exam!

"Satisfied" .

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THE MORAL REARMERS' VISIT

Earlier in this term, 4A, 5A, and 5B and Matriculation attended a film and talk given by three gentlemen of the Moral Rearmament Association. They were Mr Dick Pearce and Mr Peter Wood, both of New Zealand, and Mr Andrew Lancaster of Melbourne. They were introduced by a Mr Ramsey, on of their number, who lives in Geelong.

The Moral Rearmament Group, or the M. R. A. to which the three above gentlemen belong, is at present travelling around Australia presenting a play called "We Are Tomorrow". It has been shown in Geelong, Ballarat, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Mt Isa. Before this, it had been in New Zealand.

After this introduction, a film was shown and it was called "Tomorrow's America". It showed a giant sized conference held on Makinac Island on the Great Lakes. It was attended by youths of all colours, races, and creeds, and it played on positive folksinging. Some of the songs were "Which Way Amer ica.", and "What Colour is God's Skin?", It had many good speaker s including Peter Howard, the M. R. A's playwright.

The M. R. A. presented several slogans in order to illustrate their points. They had catch phrases like:

"We don't believe wrong's right just because enough people do it" and "We want a colour blind world because it is character built".

The M, R. A. urges people to take an interest in politics so as to be able to make use of their votes constructively.

The M. R. A. seemed to have had effect on some of the people who came into contact with it. Some startling examples covering many people were concerned, I will give one example: A Brazilian General took his wife to New York on a shopping spree. They went and saw a play done by the M.R.A, He came away changed, He cancelled his spree and took the 100 member cast back to Brazil at his own expense, and he put on the play in a number of places throughout Brazil. At Manaus 90,000 people saw it. When President Pesa was no longer in power, the left wing power took over and the army revolted and hence, nat ional strife; but the places where the play had been shown remained calm. It was said that the play's effect stopped a civil war.

M, R. A. are bringing out a new play, by the late Peter Howard, called "The Ladder". It has been shown in New Zealand at Government House, It was also played in Mt Isa during the strikes and was applauded by both the miners and the company owners.

In January of next year, the M. R. A. are holding an 8-day conference in Canberra, along similar line s to that of the one on Makinac.

D. Donnan.

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Romuald, Tony, and David are sitting in a room, when Romuald says to Tony. "I can sit somewhere you can't sit." Tony and David won't believe him, so Romuald gets up to show them he is right. Where does he sit? ANSWER: Romuald sits on Tony's lap where Tony certainly can't sit!

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MONTHLY MASSACRE

Recently we noticed in the "Champion" a very biased article. It was one of the boys! versions of: the dancing practice.

Does anyone consider the mental anguish the poor girls experience?

Arriving in twos and threes we don't usually find it too hard to take the first step of entering the fatal gat,

Heading towards the "Green Door" (they never did find out what was behind it) mixed and squirmishy fellings, perhaps symptoms of nercousness, begin, and one feels the sudden urge to about turn and run. But bravely we march on. Nearing the door, somebody will whisper, "You go first, ", next "No, you. ", "No. fl. Then summoning up courage the first person whispers, "Come on, we'll go in together". Then with mock courage we enter the "Lton's Den", and with heads held high, we blunder down the hall, faces becoming redder and shoes clicking painfully. Then we enter the "gtr Its clubroom" and wait to see who else will be brave and appear. Here we discuss the nights prospects. Most vote to get out while the going-s good, but nevertheless we stay.

The music starts - but we don't. One by one we sail out of the "Clubroom" into the dance arena.

Then the stampede begins as the opposite sex charges towards us; we are mentally torn between two decisions; whether to turn and run, or stay and face the "Battle of the Trodden Toes" .

Immediately a murmer of intelligent conversation begins, but, apparently to avoid embarrassment no big words are used, just occasionaly simply "Yes" or "No". No need to mention the evergreens, "What school or what form are you in?".

Interval finally arrives and you have your choice of suffering the second half dry or to put it bluntly, "Choke on a Coke".

Then begins the second half of the insufferable tor-ment. The order is given and the cavalry charges, after discussing their line of attack from the far corner. With heavy hearts, the girls dragged into the, quote, "Ceaseless Turmoil Seething", with one consolation; it will soon be time to finish and let peace prevail beneath our feet.

Home again with splitting head and blistered feet, we have thoughts of never returning; but time will tell, because the force of gravity has been known to do strange things.

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DISTINCTIONS

FORM 1

October Board of Honour.

FORM 2 FORM 3

A Sestito C. Atkins S. Carey R. Olney G. Tehan J. Adamski

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C. Lobbezoo F. Jones R. Doolan C. Shaw B. O'Loughlin W. Harkin

R. Costa J. Harkin J. Lee G. Szondy

G. Noonan M. Merriman J. Goodall M. Ciezek R. Mellar T, Varasso

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9.10.

ACROSS: "'" 1. Americ an word f or nought.

-- 4. Mineral used in baby powder. ,- 8. Abbrev. for Able Seaman.

9. Arab Prince '<,10. Abbrev. for General Assembly. --...,,11. Point of compass opposite to

West. ~3. Apartment in a house ~ 15. Garden tool

"""16. Piece of furniture which is sat upon.

"~20. Abbrev. for a Long Playing record.

·,21. Body of water surrounded by land.

"'22. Abbrev. for Royal Arti11ery. -25. Copy of an original.

26. Faint colour.

DOWN: •• 2. Abbrev. for Queen Eli:zabeth. -.:$3. Sign forecasting the future. ..- 4. Small jam pie.

-'5. Abbrev. for Legislative Assembly.

_6. Lady. _7. Inner part of the hand.

-12. Bag made of hessian. _ 14. Wind Instrument like the

clarionet. 15. Part to be played.

""1. 7. Vehicle on rails that are set into a road.

",18. Substance used for sticking things.

'~19. To make hot. ~'23. Abbrev. for Knight of the Order of St Andrew. '''''24. Abbrev. for Royal Navy.

CROSSWORD FRANCAISE (All answers in French)

DOWN: 1. The 2. My 3. City 5. To bring 7. Il [oue •..• ses ami s , 8 •.... (does something) one.

11. Joan Sutherland sang the Lullaby ••.•

12. Counter (in a shop). 14. To look at. 21. Par •••. (this way. 22. 5th month.

ACROSS:

4. Bigger than "boutique".

6 ••••• de s chaassers (footwear department) •

9. Far 10. To sell. 12. This, that. 13. Shoes 15. Heavy 16. I1 •... (carries). 17. And. Ill. It means air in English and

French. 19. To snore. 20. Perfect. 22. Sea.

23. Odd. _ Pebbles.

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T1PRIESTLY PRACTICES!!

Here I am at "Futuna." sleeping While Father Kelly through the window is peeping Waiting for me to break a rule.

He must think I am a fool!

Father Cox from his door is peeping To see where, after lights out, boarders are creeping.

He stares, and he glares, "til his eyes are quite red; But all he can see is that angel Mackenzie in bed!

Father John in the corridor walks to and fro Checking up into which classrooms you go.

Wilson, to Morgan heads, to talk of a double. He reaches Matric and finds he's in trouble!

Mr Swindells in Mass Study is quietly stalking To see if he can catch some Matric boy talking.

He listens, and thinks he can hear Morgan singing, But it's only the toilet door swinging!

"Keato" they say, is always around When the Dayboarders want a rumble, he is on the same ground; And when you go for a smoke to the old barn, be sure

That "Keato the Katcher" isn't behind the barn door!

FORMAL PARTNERS * * *

BOYS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ASK NON-CATHOLIC GIRLS TO THE FORMAL. .... this is a School rule. Many seniors who are affected by this call it Religious Discrimination, the more conservative ones call it religious discretion, and at the same time call discretion the better part of valour .

Those against this rule wisely point out that we, throughout the year, have been to many functions at the Hermitage, Norlane High School, and Morongo. If you browse through old issues of the If Champion" you will see reports of dances, meetings and debates at other schools which are NON-CATHOLIC. It is pointed out that there are representatives from these schools at the Formal, but is one couple from Norlane High School at the Formal enough thanks for the three times throughout the year when over 40 Chanel boys attended their dance s ?

The main argument for retaining this rule is that our first obligation is to Catholic girls but most likely a majority of girls at the Formal would be Catholic because they are the ones boys know better, and therefore a minority of non-Catholic girls would be there; thus we would fulfil an obligation to Catholic girls and an obligation (which some would like to forget about) to non-Catholic girls.

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was one thing God despised it was hypocricy, yet we are forced into hypocricy, not of our own will but by an out-moded School rule which belongs to the Spanish Inquisition rather than 1965.

An excuse put forward by some is that there is an ultimate danger of mixed marriages ... this is a slight possibility, a possibility so negligible that the priests allowed us to go to dances at non-Catholic schools.

A few say it is bad for boys to see too much of girls so the stopping of girls is a good thing. Well, going along the same lines we should ban all girls from the FormaL Just think of the possibilities. We could play cards and Father Dean might give us a basketball and we could run up and down the Palais bouncing it.

A good question is, how can the Formal have any large effect on us in regard to study when the Formal is after the exams and the dance practices are few and far apart? A few boys may dream of their long-lost loves ..... but these are rare.

Many boys who complained last year had already invited Catholic girls but were only complaining about their right to choose even though they were not affected. If this right was granted most would be satisfied with having the right and not a majority would exercise it.

We realise that exceptions are being made, but these are not enough. We hear, however, on our coaxial grape vine, that there is a movement among the Leaders to try to get this rule amended. We hope that this is not just a rumour , but a fact.

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HOW DO YOU RATE WITH MOSQUITOES?

A quiz was developed by American scientists telling whether Mosquitoes like you or not. (By that I mean for their dinner.)

1. In summer do you wear - A. Light colours only. B. Mostly light. C. Usually dark colours.

2. Are you usually - A. Calm, quiet. Eo Mildly active. C. Always on the go. 3. In warm weather do you bathe or shower - A. More than once a day. B. Once a day.

C. Not every day. 4. Is your complexion - A. Very fair. B. Medium. C. Dark or ruddy. 5. Indicate aromas from perfume, hair tonic, etc. - A. None. B. Very mild.

C. Noticeable fragrance.

To score: Give 10 points for each C9 5 for each B, and zero for each A.

Rating: 1-15 completely unappetizing; 20-30 good for snacks; 35-40 one of the tastiest in the country.

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By King of the Puzzles (formerly Puzzle Pupil).

Through the "Champion" I would like to thank Father F. O'Neil for devoting so much time to making the Science Project Competition a great success, and also for my prize.

"A Lad".

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THE OLD GUM TREE

On a great vast plain, a gum tree stands Where no other shrub or grass could be grown

Where the eternal sea of drifting sand From the great island desert had blown.

The stark old gum tree all alone Like a sentinel against the sky

Waiting there with arms outstretched Waiting there to die.

With twisted arms and gnarled black trunk He waits for God! s last call When with one heave almighty

To the hot, cracked earth, will he fall.

Then one morn to the we st the sky was aglow A brilliant crimson red.

But shortly it changed to a deep, dark black A colour intensely forbidding and dread.

The sky was split with a blinding flash And the thunder rumbled on high; And the mountainous clouds in the roaring wind Crashed their way through the sky.

The old gum strained in the driving rain For he knew his end was near;

But he lifted his head with laughing scorn And sought to hide his inward fear.

It came with a bolt of white-hot lightning And the crack of splintering wood

Tearing a hole in the sodden earth Where the old gum tree had stood.

When the storm had passed and the sun shone forth Stretched out as far as the eye could see Was a rippling ocean of cool green grass

But one thing was missing The Old Gum Tree.

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1. C. Day. Change -over day from pounds, shillings and pence (£. s , d. ) to dollars and cents ($. cents).

2. Thailand. 3. Australian Council of Trade Unions and

the Australian Workers Union.

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4. Satellite. 5. Fred Astaire. 6. Gordon Cooper and Charles

Conrad. 7. Eight days. 8. Any of these - Rum Jungle,

Radium Hill & Mary Kathleen.

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RATIONAL REVISION,

The exams are coming up and all are preparing for the final effort.

We of the "Champion" would like to offer some help and show you many traps, We beg you not to shrug your shoulders and say that you don't need to look out for traps.

To study successfully one must study methodically, You should draw up a list of all the work you have left to do, A syllabus wi Il help you to draw it up, Once you have drawn up your programme, work your way through it, revising and ticking each topic as you treat it.

Revision is a big task and you will need much time, Do not leave it until November, Start early, you can not revise it all in a few weeks,

Now we run into the most common trap, "It's too late, I can do it tomorrow,"

Never put it off until tomorrow, because when tomorrow comes round, you've got yesterday's to catch up on, Remember there IS no time like the present,

Where and under what conditions you study is important.

You should study away from TV, Some boys study with a transistor going, but as a rule a new record disturbs study and distracts attention from work,

Once you have revised a topic, look for past questions on that topic and do them, These are valuable because you gain knowledge and experience.

Exams are like an obstacle course with traps throughout the race - but the race is worth finishing,

Here are some common traps: L Many boys are tied down because they have left their art and practical books too late.

They are finishing them when they should be revising. Do your best to get these out of the way early.

2. Do not rely safely on Fact Cards or typed notes. These are good, brief and useful for picking main points; but they are not enough. You must read around the subject.

3. Do not disregard the results of trials. These contain important messages. If you got 89 for English and 49 for Arithmetic then obviously you take some English time and devote it to Arithmetic. But on the other hand, do not totally disregard subjects.

4, Strange as it may seem, another trap is over-working. If you drive yourself too hard, then you can ruin your chance s , Don It stay up to 4 o'clock each night, don It disregard recreation, it is essential to refresh your mind,

5. Another trap is with some boys who undeservedly have been endowed with some intell- igence. They fondly think they can get through on classwork and little study. If they are lucky they might get their Intermediate, but with poor marks. But this will not work in Leaving or Matriculation.

6. Many boys take 25 mins , of Mass study and totally forget about Mass, God can help you more than Mass Study - He has gone through many exams.

One last thing - Good work! Good Luck!

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WANTED TO SELL - A "Canora." classical guitar. Almost brand new. Bought for £11- Will sell for £ 9. O. O. Apply G. Hodson, Form 4B,

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WHERE'S THE W. Co?

A young married couple were looking for a house in the country. After making up their minds on one they drove back. The girl was extremely quiet, and when asked the reason why, she exclaimed:

"John, did you notice any W, C. in the house?"

He replied, "No darling, I donit believe I did. f!

So they decided to write to the landlord the next day, and ask him where the W. C. was. But the landlord did not know the meaning of W. C. and finally decided that they must mean the Wesley Church. He wrote:

Dear Sir,

I have much pleasure in informing you that the W. C. is situated 9 miles from the house. It holds 250 people, and this is unfortunate for you if you are in the habit of going often. Some people go in cars, and arrive just in time, while others take their lunch and make a day of it.

My daughter was married in our W. C., and I remember the occasion well on account of the rush for seats. There were ten people in the seat I usually occupy. It was beautiful to watch the expressions on their faces, some sitting, some standing, some kneeling. My son also was baptized in its waters.

A bazaar will be held in the W. Co next week, to furnish polished seats. There is a bell in our W. C., erected by a wealthy resident, and it rings every time a member enters. It has rung continually ever since.

It is six years since my wife and I have been to our W. Co, as we are getting old, and it pains us not to go more often.

Yours sincerely, The Landlord.

- "GNAW WOOD".

PUBLIC OPINION * * *

This week I asked ten boys whether they thought the Church, as you might say, should get with the times. They all agreed that even though the Church has made drastic improvements architecturally and with the dialogue at the Mass, hymnwise we are in the dark ages. An example of this is the Psalm on page thirteen, in our assembly prayer books. This, I think, is one of the Church's achievements (great compared with some of the others) only I think it would be more appropriate sung at a funeral! !! Protestants have Judy Jacques and a jazz band at their services, whereas we have an organ and a lot of tuneless hymns that would have been out of date 2,000 years ago.

B. 0' Loughlin.

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High Finance High Reward

- Kerry Mullen.

"Hi, Warden!"

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OUR DECIMAL CURRENCY

Decimal currency which will come into circulation on February 14th 1966, will prove much more convenient than our £. s , d. now being used. Our new cents will have 100 cents to a dollar. A dollar will be equal to 10/-.

There will be 1 cent, 2 cents , 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, and 50 cents coins. The dollar bill design has not been made public yet because of feared forgery. The one cent coin will have a ring-tailed possum on one side and like all the other coins, the Queen's portrait on the other side. The two cent coin will have a dragon lizard on it, the five cent coin will have an echidna, the ten cent coin will have a lyre-bird on it, the twenty cent coin will have a platypus on it, and the fifty cent coin will have the Australian Coat of Arms.

At present the Royal Mint at Canberra is making one cent coins and will soon start producing fifty cent coins. In Melbourne the mint has been making 1 cent coins since last September (1964) while our Royal Mint at Perth is making 2 cent coins. The London Mint is making our 5, 10 and 20 cent coins.

Around Australia at present there are scores of pamphlets and letters being distributed by banks, shops and the Decimal Currency Promotion Board. These are explaining decimal currency. In January, 1966, just before C-day (Changeover Day) a letter will be distributed to every house in Australia.

As you can see there will be many advantages to the new currency, and these will be explained to you by the Australian Government.

G. Miller.

SWEEPING REFORMS * * *

Give up buying a choc-wedge each day. Instead buy a 5d cake, and put a penny to the Lord's call. He wants a new hand and arm, on the statue in the Chapel.

Is there School unity in:

1. Common friendship? Yes! Why not?

Because -

2. In common praise of God? No!

1. We are too slovenly in ChapeL 2. We won't buy prayer books or pamphlets. 3. We don't realise Our Lord's Presence. 4. We take it too much for granted. 5. The Leaders are not severe enough.

Mass Study.

(1) The boys go through habit.

(2) If we tighten up on them and find out which ones do want to study, we can send the rest to Mass.

The reason the Leaders don't tighten up is because they enjoy the privileges of being Leaders but will not accept the serious aspects.

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6. One cricketer in the College's history batted for a mammoth score that has been acclaimed

as a world record. (a) Can you name the cricketer; (b) the score he made; (c) the year in which the score

was made; and (d) how many minutes it took him to make the score?

PLAY THE GAME FOR FUN

T. S. Eliot spoke more truly than he knew when he said once, "Every age gets the art it deserves, and every age must accept the art that it gets".

He was presumably referring to the fine arts; and, this being so we must, judged by modern art, be living in a very retrogressive age indeed.

But cricket, too, is a fine art (or it ought to be), and it is hard to deny that to some extent it follows the trends of thought and behavious in a much wider sphere. Cricket is not the least of the old Mother Country's invisible exports; it is at once a game and a way of life and there are few things that can exercise a greater influence for good within the Commonwealth.

It has been stated 'ad nauseam' that members of a College team are ambassadors, but this is not made any less true by repetition. Cricket at its best is played WITH opponents, not AGAINST them. This conjunction was even used in the bombastic little quatrain produced by an unknown Etonian after his eleven had beaten Harrow at Lord's -

Ye silly boys of Harrow School, Of cricket you've no knowledge; It wasn't cricket but the fool Ye played with Eton College.

But Harrow possessed a boy well-suited to answer insults in verse no less a one than Lord Byron. Promptly came the riposte:

If, as you say, we played the fool, No wonder we were beaten. For at that time no other school Can e 'er compare with Eton.

Every side likes to win, and it is futile hypocrisy to deny it, One takes the field with the idea of out-playing one I s opponents" But, in cricket at least, there is an unwritten law that one must never play up to the margin of the rules.

It is a game so terribly easily spoilt: men of mean spirit can make it wilt within half an hour, just as, conversely, the magnanimous gesture makes it flower in its full glory.

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(a) Since the College began playing sport competitively, which player has played the most games of Football for Chanel College Firsts?

(b) And over which years? 2. In Football only one team has ever won THREE trophies for the College in one season.

(a) Can you name the team; (b) the year; (c) and the three trophies won? 3. In the College's sporting history only two teams have been Premier s and Champions. (a) Name the two teams; (b) what sport they took part in; (c) and the years they won their Championships. 4. One team in the College has won the same trophy for two consecutive years.

(a) Name the team; (b) and the trophy won. 5. A College boy won the "Sportsman of the Year" three times.

(a) Who was it; (b) and were the wins consecutive? (c) State the years in which he won this trophy.

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7. (a) How many boys have broken the 11.0 sees. on the track for the 100 yards? (b) State their names; (c) and the best time for the 100 yards set by a College boy in Club

or College Athletics. 8. Four boys have won "Best and Fairest" awards. (a) Name the four boys; (b) the teams they played with; (c) the years that these awards

were won. 9. A College cricketer scored a century in the morning and a century in the afternoon in

two consecutive rounds of cricket. (a) Name the cricketer; (b) the morning and afternoon team he played with; (c) the year

this occurred. 10. In 1962 three Chanel College Under 15 cricketers played in the Geelong Representative

team. (a) Name the three players, In 1963 three Chanel College Under 15 cricketers played in the Geelong team. (b) Name the three.

11. (a) Who was the best junior swimmer produced by the College? (b) Who was the best senior swimmer produced by Chane 1 ?

12. (a) How many times has Chanel College 1st XVIII played St Vincent's, Bendigo, and how often has each team won in these matches?

(b) How often has Chanel College and St Joseph's College met? How many times has each won?

(c) How often has Sacred Heart, Monivae, and Chanel met? How many games has each won?

* Father Dean has offered a prize for this Competition which he will judge according to correctness and neatness.

Please place entries in an envelope marked "Sports Quiz" and post in the specially marked locker at the top of the stairs.

Closing date will be Friday, 5th November, 1965.

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THE WORLD'S FUNNIEST MEN TELL THEIR FAVOURITE GAGS

J err y L e w i s - When I was a kid I said to my father one day: "Daddy, will you take me to the zoo?" "If the zoo wants you, let them come and get you, "

T err y Tho mas - Statistics show that every four seconds a woman gives birth to a baby. Our problem is to find this woman and stop her."

Henny Youngman - Girls who wear bikinis remind me of a salad - tomato with hardly any dressing.

Alan Sherman - My three nephews were sitting on the kerb, each with a picture. I asked the first boy what he wanted to be. He said an astronaut like John Glenn. (Continued bottom next page)

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THE PASSING OF AN ERA

To a schoolboy looking back to 1960 it would seem like gazing into the dim past , Perhaps time has slipped by slowly for those whose years rest lightly on young shoulders but. as I think of those days, it seems like yesterday. You see, I am not so young now! But with the 1965 football season still fresh in memory I am often reminded of the winter months in the 1960 season when junior College eighteen covered itself with glory on not only the playing fields of the 'old' Chanel but upon the playing arenas of most schools and colleges in Geelong. It is not sentiment only that makes the mind drift back over the years but the fact that this year of 1965 has seen a number of the outstanding players in College football pass from the ranks of the First Eighteen - players who first won honours for themselves and Chanel as members of the most successful team yet fielded. Truly it is the passing of an era! You see - the great beginnings made in 1960 with a team of 'midget champions' has provided for the College First team a supply of players that have been the very core and backbone of Chanel+s succe sse s on the football fields of Geelong and elsewhere ever since.

This year a number of the 1965 Firsts played their last games for Chane I. Among them, Daryl Flannagan (Vice Captain), Robert Zanoni, Peter Lang, Peter Brown, Vic Kent, and Michael Manczak are the last members left of the great junior side of 1960. Ahl you will say - I have left one out, Yes, Terry Sanders, the present Captain of the First Eighteen. But Terry, of such tender age, has one more year left, and it is only fitting that in the year 1966 we will have only ONE of the 'old guard' left - and we hope in the top position in the Side, Captain, a last link with the past, to carryon the grand old traditions. But the passing from the College football of the five others, the great bulk of the numbers, is really the passage of an era. Perhaps the juniors in the school will now realise what effect a very good junior side can have on the future history of a College's top side!

Last year eight of the 18 players were members of this Junior Team, and in the previous year a like number represented the College. As you can see it is true to say that what was begun in 1960 has perservered with us until the present day.

What did the Junior Team of 1960 achieve - how successful was it? This team was an Under 13 side drawn from boys up to and including students in Second Form of that year. It was entered in the then newly formed Geelong Secondary Schools' Football competition. As the College had two teams playing (the Firsts in the Senior grade) the Sportsmaster of the day, Father R. Brown, S. M., persuaded a member of the staff in Father Dean, who incidentally saw his first Australian Rules the day the Under 13's played their pracitce game against St Joseph's College, to take the team. Signs that the Chanel College juniors were going to be a force were given in this practice game with St Joseph's which they won 6:8 to 1: 6, and again, in a practice game with Nor-lane High, won by 13:9 to 2:4.

Well, this Chanel team went on to win every game in the two round competition with other Geelong Secondary Schools, and eventually met Belmont High in the Grand Final at Geelong West Oval which Chanel won in the last quarter 3:3 (21) to 2:5 (17). The first football pennant had been won for Chane l , Fame was not to end there for this team. It played quite

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FA VOURITE GAGS (Continued)

Then I asked the second boy, who had a picture of Roy Rodgers. He said a cowboy. The third boy had a picture of Jane RusselL I asked "What would you like to be?"

"Your age! " he said. - by Denis Villinger (Joker).27 CHAMPION

The Passing of an Era (Continued)

a number of social games, winning them all but the last. There were 8 social games, 7 were won - the only loss being to St Mary's Tech. by 4 points,

The Captain of this team was Rodney Groves, currently playing VFA with 1st Division side, Geelong West, Daryl Flannagan was vice-Captain, and he has filled the same position with distinction for the past two years with the College Eighteen,

Let us have a look at some of the players who won honours for Chanel in 1960

D a r y 1 F 1 ann a g an - played mostly at full forward, Kicked 29 goals. J 0 s e p h Con no 11 y - forward pocket and rover. Peter Brown - (only a 5th grader) forward pocket and most dangerous around goals. T err y San d e r s - usually half forward flank, a clever left foot kicker. Bob Z an 0 n i-centre half forward, and one of our strong player s. Way n e R i c h a r d s - mostly on the half forward flank. Vie Ken t - mostly on the wing but occasionally on the half back flank, Trevor Turner - a hard hitting centre man, De n is Wo 0 d - usually on the right wing. F ran k B i r c h - of last year's fir sts, on the half back flank, Michael Bourke - played in 1962 Firsts, at centre half back. Ad ria n L 1 0 Y d - on the half back flank later in the season. R u dig e r U r ban - one of last year's firsts, was in the back pocket. Da vi d Ke 11 y - in the other pocket. Peter Lang - our trusty full back then, as with the Firsts. Michael Manczak, - 1st ruck; played there most of the games, great mark around

the ground, best and fairest winner. Ron Morgan follower, 1st ruck; and his size was a great help to the side, Rod Gr 0 ve s - our Captain and 1st rover, His pace and cleverness was something to

behold,

Amongst the Reserves we saw Peter Black, John Salter, John Wallace, Rod Cameron, and Tim Hose,

So there you have it. As you look through the list of names it makes you realise all the more just how the successes of recent years have been based on the beginnings made with this team,

Michael Manczak and Rod Groves formed a tremendous combination in the ruck rover position, So great was Manczak's ability that he was judged best and fairest and won the trophy coveted by all schools and presented by the Geelong Football Club.

No 'run down! would be complete without a list of the games played and the scores of those games. And here they are:

v, St Joseph's College (practice) WON 6:8 (44) to 1:6 (12) v, Norlane High School (practice) WON 13: 9 (87) to 2:4 (16) v, St Joseph's College (Co mp. ) WON 4: 5 (29) to 3: 6 (24) v, Belmont High School (Comp. ) WON 3:4 (22) to 2:2 (14) v, Bell Park High School (Social) WON 6: 7 (43) to 1:7 (13) v. Norlane High School (Cornp. ) WON 8:7 (55) to 5: 8 (38) v, St Joseph's College (Comp. ) WON 7.13 (55) to 4:2 (26) v. Belmont High School (Cornp. ) WON 5: 7 (37) to 1:2 ( 8)

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of an Era (Continu

ed) Vo St Paul

's (Social) WON

12:11 to 0:2 ( 2)

v, Marist College

WON 15:7

(97) to 0:0 ( 0) v, Norlan

e High (Social) WON 3:8 (26) to 2:3 (15)

Vo Geelong

(Social) WON 13:9

(87) to 4:1 (25)

v, Geelong

(Social) WON 16:10

0:0 ( 0) v, Belmon

t High (Grand Final of

WON 3:3 (21) to 2:5 (17) Comp)

Vo St Mary-s

(Social) LOST 2:3

(15) to 3:1 (19) PLAYED

WON DRAWN

LOST 15 1 1

As you can see, this side which was Champions and Premiers of the Geelong Secondary Schools has an enviable record.

This year we lost the services of many who 'made I this team - it can truly be said that this is the passing era, and we now look forward to the teams of the future, not resting on what was begun in 1960, but on College Firsts built on the junior teams of 1965 and 1966, All College have a challenge before them - can they surpass the records set by those of 1960? It may take time, but I am sure it can happen,

Father L. Dean, S. M. Sports master .

ATHLETICS * * *

Once again with the four houses, Blaise, Colin, Julian, Marcellin neck to neck in house activities, so far it is surprising to see how very little interest is being given to Athletics.

The coming Athletics will probably be the closest since 1963, seeing that Colin, last year's champions, have lost many of their former greats.

In the absence of Father Dean early in the year quite a lot of disorder arose in forming the house teams, with even at this late stage not many boys knowing if they were coming or going, This problem could be one of the reasons why so much disinterest exists. Another reason could be the lack of co-operation between the new students and House Captains. Or as some of the juniors have told me, the lack of interest shown by their House Captains.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to give every boy a fair go, with regards to selection in championship events,

A suggestion has been made that boys be restricted to eight events and everybody should participate in seven, One event should be compulsory from each of the four main sections, sprints (hurdles, 100, 220), distance (440, 880, mile), jumps (high, long, triple) and Field (shot, discus , javelin), then four more events from any of the remaining eight. Points would be allotted on the merits of each performance like it is done during Decathalon events, In this way more students would be able to compete in more events, and also to specialize more .

In this way it is hoped that the records for each event would improve and thus a higher standard and more competitive spirit would evolve.

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BASKETBALL REPORT

Following the great success of last year, when the under 19's were the premiers and the under 16's finished runners-up, the College, after a great deal of pushing, has finally achieved its aim of entering an under 18 team.

As usual, players were fully prepared and in perfect physical condition - that is, they were quite fit for football. But we must say, at this stage of the season, they were in far better condition than last year's eventual under 19 premiers.

On Friday, August 1eth, we played the first match of the year; lost it like last year. Y. M. C, A. had a more stable team, they could also throw goals, which our team could not do, the score being 21-28, 10 players were present.

Friday, August 20th, we played E. G. Y. C. who had the previous week whitewashed the court with Bell Park footballers to the tune of 73-4. This week our boys showed improved form, yet went down 33-43.

Friday, September 3rd, following last week's duty club, and Fr Dean on holidays, Bill McMahon of Saints coached the boys. With holidays and other functions on, a mere 5 players turned up.

After a 'ding-dong! battle, Chanel finally won their first match, defeating an improved Bell Park Footballers 14 to 12. The ice was finally broken.

Friday, September 10th, Chanel played West Scouts and the boys put up a grand effort. We finally lost 30 to 37 after playing the game with only a poor 4-man team - Denis Moorfoot, Peter Brown, Peter McMahon, and Tony Bigum were the sole representatives for the holidays; the first two gaining 18 and 10 points respectively.

Friday, September 17th, with the holidays over and the team presumably to return to full strength, good things were expected. But unfortunately 'Big Mitch' got his transport mixed up, so the whole team suffered. The boys played poorly - it must have been their poorest effort of the season.

Their loss was very small, but they must pull up their socks if they are to make the finals. Friday, September 24th, Chanel played the top team, and although a better effort than the previous week was shown, Chanel was unable to counter E. G. Y. C. big men and finally lost 52-31.

VOLLEY BALL * * *

Recently there has been a volley-ball championship in one of the classrooms. A duster was used instead of a ball. In one incident, in the game between the Saints and the Creatures, a Saints' star fell on his back, but still managed to hit the ball over the net to clinch the victory for the Saints, The Saints won with that expert shot. The scores were 25 to 24. The game now makes the Saints lead 5 games to love.

Now I know that everyone is barracking for their favourite side, hope your team wins. See you next issue for more "ONLOOKER" results.

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UNDER 15c CRICKET REPORT

The ChaneI under 15c team started the season with nine out of the eleven players having never played competition cricket in their lives.

The acting Captain Denis McMurrick and Vice-Captain John Cassin were appointed by Father Dean. Our manager and coach was Father Farrell; Joseph Boin scorer, and Adolfo Matijevic and Eddie Koscela assistant managers.

The game was played at Chanel oval No. 3 with three spectators in attendance, against a young new St Barnabas f team in their first year. The coin was flicked; we called "Tails" and we won and sent St Barnabas in to bat.

Thinking it would be easy to win we opened with Branchi and McMurrick, and the first run came when McMurrick got a single to let Branchi face. Then fate struck. Trying to hook a ball, it reflected off Bianchi's pads, and we were 1 for 1.

Cassin was next in, and after 3 balls he had made the same total as Fosco Bianchi and went for a 'duck', and Chanel was in real trouble, being 2 for 1.

"Sl im" Ciabotti was next to the wicket and was dismissed after two overs for 1, and Chanel was 3 for 4.

Dickenson joined the Captain McMurrish and after a long 22 partnership McMurrish was stumped for 12 and Chanel was 4 for 31.

Davis, Casey and O'Brien all joined Dickenson and after five minutes were all out for four runs between them; the 'tarl-ender s ' Walsh, Turner, and McMahon brought the team! s final score to 54.

St Barnabas' were sent in for the outright and were dismissed for 36 in their 2nd innings. Fiery bowling by Bianchi, Cassin, Walsh and Casey, and good fielding won the game by an innings and 4 runs.

"Repor-ter No. 99".

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How many boys out of 30 helped Father Dean clean the cricket nets? About five. The other 2 5 don't deserve to play this year if they can't do a small job like that. So wake up, you other 25, and do something - or don't play!

C. Meakes.

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FOOTBALL REPORT UNDER 15B

Although we missed the final, Chanel enjoyed a very successful season. It must now be remembered that the team which knocked us out of the final four in the second last round was St Peter's - the eventual premiers.

Throughout the season 66 boys played. They played brilliant football at times, and their final position of 5th on the ladder was no indication of their real strength and merit,

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Under 15B Football (Continued)

Third place would have been the result, but injuries and loss of players did not help to stahilise the team.

Many thanks must go to Father Farrell and Bob Merriman for all the work put into the team.

RESULT OF GAMES

Modowarrie Queenscliff St Albans

Leigh

2.1 13.14 1.0

406

v. Chanel 17.12 v. Chanel 1. 0 v. Chanel 9.8 v. Chanel 6. 7 v . Chanel 2.5 v . Chanel 8013

St Mary's St Joseph's Bell Park

North Shore

1.13 v . Chanel 8.7 0.11 v. Chanel 5.7 5.8 v. Chanel 1. 4

1. 6 v . Chanel 1. 6

Below is a list of all boys who played with the B' s throughout the year. The columns next to each boy's name show the number of games played, the number of goals kicked, the number of times he was considered in the best players, and lastly the votes obtained.

Name Games Goals Best Votes Name Games Goals Best Votes

P.Adkins A. Ainsworth J. Agnoletti D. Bates F. Bianchi Eo Birch Co Carew B. Casey Ao Cody J. Conheady A. Courtin L. Crema P. Dalle D. Dansick J. Deery G. Deery S. D'Andrea Go Miller M. Miller T, Monkivitch D. Murphy P. Murphy Do O'Keefe S. Pezzulich G. Podbury M. Purcell C. Shaw K. Sharkey M. Strong D. Sweeney

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C. Drought

G. Fawkes

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A. Grace

T. Hodgson

M.

Barwon .1 North Geelong 1. 1

St Peter's 5.7 v . Chane! 1. 0 St Mary's Tech 4.2 v . Chanel 7.9

Hoey J. Lawrie J. Lee J. Long D. Lunowyk J. McCormack H. Me Loughlin J. McMahon D. Matheson C. Meakes M. Merriman G. Solczanuik G. Szondy G. Tehan L. Vallance D. Vandergriff B. Walsh D. Walsh G. Walsh R. Webb B. Williams T. Williams K. Wood

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Under 15B Football (Continued)

TOP GOAL KICKERS

L. Vallance II. D. Ludowyk 10. F. Bianchi 10. J. Doolan 8. M. Merriman 5. G. Podbury 4.

G. Solczanuik 4.

BEST AND FAIREST

1 2 3 4 5 6

D. Ludowyk

6 1 1 2 1 53 - 1st D. Dansick 4 1 1 1 1 35} _ 2nd L. Vallance 1 3 3 1 35 G. Tehan 1 1 3 1 21 - 4th G. Podbury 4 20 - 5th J. Doolan 1 1 3 1 14 - 6th B. Williams 1 1 1 11 - 7th A. Grace 1 1 1 1 10 - 8th

GAMES PLAYED, WON AND LOST

Played Won Drawn Lost F. ~ -.:&.. --

Home 7 5 1 1 278 93 299

Away 7 5 2 282 212 133

Total 14 10 1 3 560 305 184

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These comments that you are about to read were all said by one person. They are completely candid - he did not know that we were writing them down until the very end.

The words written doen are the exact (to the very letter) quotations of this person and although he made, and still makes, comments similar to these every day without provocation, we picked out the ones about or to priests on the staff.

No personal insult is meant to those concerned - they are just ejaculations. The person concerned wishes to remain anonymous!

Signwriter s. About: Father Maloney:

"Old Bull .... If " •• the old crock, he'll set a scorcher .•• " (in reference to a 2nd term examination. )

"Typical low down bull action! " (concerning an extra homework).

Father Kelly: "No! ! ! " (Answer to a question expecting "Yes" for an answer)

"It was really "plot" but old Kelly reckoned it was "flip" (English class). (Continued over)

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Candid Remarks (Continued)

Father Keating: "Big thrill for Keato : ! :"

Father Dean: "Old Dean, he's a grub - he made me get a haircut! ! ! " "He's a grub - old Deanie .... II

Father Caldwell: "Old Caldwell doesn't know what he's talking about ... I bet he doesn't even know what

milk fever is .. ! " "He's a dense Arabian Arab!"

" ... I'd follow old Caldwell ........blabbin ' on about ... " "Old Caldy -faggin' away ......."

"Good on you, farmer man! ! ! " "Caldwell's too damn dense, if you ask me!" "Old Baldy ... " "You know that stuff old Caldy was te ll in ' us about .... " "Caldy doesn't like me - I'm convinced of that! II (Concerning low mark for Board of Honour. ) "Old Baldy Caldy! ! ! "

Father Mar stin: "Mar zo - he's an old grub! " "The old grub - he'll give us a scorcher ... " (About a proposed Board of Honour exam) "The old, greasy, stuck up grub!'.'!" "Gee, old Mar stin 's a grub, no kiddin'. " "Fair dinkum, he IS a grub, that bloke! ! ! "

Father Flannery: "Flash did nothing, the old grub ... "

Father F. J. O'Neill, S. M. Said in Maths Class: "Why the heck do ya cube 'ern?" "Why the heck do ya still get the darn thing?" Concerning homework: "You're a grub!" In an argument: "You'r-e too scared to face it. .. " "That's a cheating way out of it. " "Oh! Dry up! II Afterwards: Fr. 0 'Neill: "Are you ready to apologize to me now?"

Him: "No!!!"

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CROSSWORD RESULTS (Francaise) Down: 1. La; 2. Ma; 3. Ville; 5. Apporter; 7. Avec; 8. On; 11. Doucement; 12. Comptoir; 14. Regarder; 21. lei; 22. MaL Across: 4. Magasin; 6. Rayon; 9. Loin; 10. Vendre; 12. Ce; 13. Soulier; 15. Lourd; 16. Porte; 17. Et; 18. Air; 19. Ronfler; 20. Parfait; 22. Mer; 23. Impair. (English) Across: 1. Zero; 4. Talc; 8. A. B. ; 9. Emir; 10. G. A. ; 11. East; 13. Room; 15. Rake; 16. Seat; 20. L.P.; 21. Lake; 22. R.A.; 25. Fake; 26. Tint; Down: 2. E.R.; 3. Omen; 4. Tart; 5. L. A. ; 6. Dame; 7. Palm; 12. Sack; 14. Oboe; 15. Role; 17. Tram; 18. Glue; 19. Heat; 23. K. A.; 24. R. N.

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